Established in 2019 by officers of MCB 128 who served with LTJG Michael Hollingsworth in Vietnam from 1967-68. On 4 February 1968, Lieutenant Junior Grade Michael Dennis Hollingsworth was serving with Charlie Company, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 128 (NMCB-128), 3rd Naval Construction Brigade, US Naval Forces Vietnam, in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam.
On that day, LTJG Hollingsworth was killed when his jeep struck an unknown type of explosive. The jeep was destroyed in the explosion and its three passengers, Seabees BU1 Paul T. Hallman, LTJG Michael D. Hollingsworth, and Marine CPL Otis L. Phillips were all killed. LTJG Hollingsworth had 4 years of service in the Navy.
Endowed Scholarships allow our investors to build a lasting legacy, impacting Seabee children and grandchildren for generations to come. Endowed Scholarships often honor or memorialize family members, Seabee leaders, NAVFAC units, organizations or corporations. Perpetual Named scholarships can be funded at three levels, $60,000, $120,000 and $150,000 and are named by the donor.
Contact Dan Miller at danmiller@seabee.org to start a endowed scholarship.